Segment
1. Nokian WR Snowproof P Upper-middle2. Barum Polaris 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Barum Polaris 5 vs. Nokian WR Snowproof P
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Nokian WR Snowproof P has a better rating of 67% compared to 63% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Polaris 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Nokian WR Snowproof P first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Polaris 5 and the WR Snowproof P were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Nokian WR Snowproof P has B rating. We also know where Polaris 5 is made - Czech Republic.
| # | Barum Polaris 5
| Nokian WR Snowproof P
| Add to comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | ||
| Dimensions | R13 - R19 | R17 - R21 | |
| Price | |||
| Remove | Remove from comparison | Remove from comparison |
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Barum Polaris 5 15.15
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Barum Polaris 5 Good2. Nokian WR Snowproof P Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian WR Snowproof P Satisfactory2. Barum Polaris 5 Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow cornering
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Nokian WR Snowproof P 70 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Mileage
Price/value
Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
1
Mutual tests
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 | |||||
| Barum Polaris 5 | 37,5 | 26,9 | |||||
| Nokian WR Snowproof P | 36 | 26,2 | |||||
| Show test details | |||||||
